Egg In A Hole - Master Cook Recipe # 178

Name: Egg In A Hole - Master Cook Recipe # 178
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 slice Bread; 1 large Egg; To taste Salt and black pepper; To taste Salted butter; Optional: Shredded cheese; Tool: 2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter

Egg in a Hole is a nostalgic breakfast classic known by many names. Whether you call it "One Eyed Sam" or "Bull's Eye," this simple dish turns basic bread and eggs into something special with a buttery, crisp finish and a perfectly cooked center.

Prep time: 2 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 7 min

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Ingredients

1 slice Bread
1 large Egg
To taste Salt and black pepper
To taste Salted butter
Optional: Shredded cheese
Tool: 2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter

Instructions

Prep the Bread: Butter both sides of your bread slice generously. Use a 2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter to cut a hole out of the center of the bread.
Start Browning: Place the bread in a moderately hot non-stick skillet. Brown the first side until golden.
Add the Egg: Flip the bread over and immediately crack the egg into the center hole.
Season: Sprinkle the egg with salt and black pepper.
Cook to Set: Cook until the egg whites are set. Tip: You can cover the skillet with a lid for a minute to help the whites cook through completely without over-browning the bottom of the bread.
Optional Finish: If desired, sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt.

Notes

Pro Tips -

Don't Waste the Center: Toss the small bread circles into the skillet along with the bread slice! Brown them on both sides in the butter to make perfect little "dippers" for your egg yolk.
Perfect Timing: For a perfectly cooked egg, crack it into the hole as soon as you flip the bread. This allows the egg to finish exactly when the second side of the bread reaches a beautiful golden brown.
Get Creative: Use different shaped cutters for special occasions,like a heart shape for Valentine's Day or a star for the holidays!